Some Have Argued That Democracy Flourished Early in America Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

 Some have argued that democracy flourished early in America because of 

• A) the lack of a national army. 
• B) strict immigration laws. 
• C) low population levels. 
• D) moderate temperatures. 
• E) the availability of land.

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Equity Method

An accounting technique used by firms to assess the profits earned by their investments in other companies, where the investment is recorded at cost and adjusted for dividends received and the investor's share of the investee's profit or loss.

Consolidation

The process of combining the financial statements of separate subsidiary entities into one comprehensive financial statement of the parent company.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when one company acquires another for a premium value, representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of the identifiable assets and liabilities.

Indefinite Life

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